29.2681, Jobs: French; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism: Assistant Professor; University of Toronto

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Subject: 29.2681, Jobs:  French; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism: Assistant Professor; University of Toronto

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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:18:24
From: Marjorie Rolando [marjorie.rolando at utoronto.ca]
Subject: French; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism: Assistant Professor; University of Toronto, Canada

 
University or Organization: University of Toronto 
Department: French
Job Location: Toronto, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.french.utoronto.ca/
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - French as a Second Language
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics; Bilingualism

Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

The Department of French in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of
Toronto invites applications for a full-time continuing teaching stream
appointment in French as a Second Language at the rank of Assistant Professor,
Teaching Stream, effective July 1st, 2019. 

We seek candidates with teaching expertise and pedagogical scholarship in
French as a Second Language including extensive knowledge of pedagogical
content development, curriculum design, innovative methods and approaches for
French language teaching, and theories and principles of second language
learning. Expertise in one or more areas of linguistics taught in the
department’s undergraduate program (second language acquisition, formal and
experimental linguistics, bilingualism & sociolinguistics) as well as
experience with teaching core French language skills for specific purposes
(e.g., business, law, health) will be an asset. The successful candidate must
demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level, a commitment to
pedagogical enquiry, curriculum development and teaching innovation as well as
an interest in developing a long-term career in teaching and related scholarly
activity. S/he will be responsible for courses primarily at the undergraduate
level; graduate level teaching may occur depending on departmental needs. In
addition to core teaching responsibilities, the position includes coordinating
and developing new French language and linguistics or second language pedagogy
& learning courses, supervising teaching assistants as well as developing
curricular materials and teaching tools.

Applicants must have:
- A PhD in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Second/Foreign Language
Teaching and Learning by the date of application.
- A record of excellence in teaching. 
- Demonstrated expertise with pedagogical innovation (e.g., hybrid and on-line
course delivery, pedagogical technologies, flipped classrooms, data-driven
language learning)
- Experience in language coordination
- A strong commitment to or experience with language curriculum renewal and
pedagogical training for teaching assistants.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a demonstrated commitment to
exceptional pedagogical practices will be illustrated through outstanding
course evaluations, strong letters of reference from referees endorsing
excellent teaching and commitment to pedagogical innovation, and the teaching
dossier and teaching statement submitted as part of the application.
Candidates must have native or near-native French proficiency and be able to
work effectively in English.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

This position will be held at the University of Toronto, St. George campus in
downtown Toronto. 

More info at http://www.utoronto.ca

Please see the application link provided below to apply.



Application Deadline: 27-Aug-2018 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1802193&tz=GMT-04%3A00 
Contact Information:
	Marjorie Rolando 
	Email: marjorie.rolando at utoronto.ca 


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